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Burrell, John T., was born in Fall River, April 29, 1857, a son of John B. and Eliz- abeth (Richmond) Burrell, she a daughter of Dr. Thomas Richmond of Westport, Mass., and descends from old New England stock, tracing his ancestry both to Gov - ernor Carver and to Colonel Peleg Sherman. John T. Burrell was educated in the
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public and high schools of Fall River, and found employment in the National Union Bank, being then but sixteen years of age, and there remained in the capacity of junior clerk, later as teller, for a period of eight years, and in 1881 went into the em- ploy of L. Nichols & Co. as bookkeeper. The following year he accepted a position in the Pocasset Bank as teller, and after six years' service again entered the National Union Bank as assistant cashier. Shortly after he was made cashier and has since filled that responsible position. Mr. Burrell has served two terms in the Common Council, being elected for 1885 from the Seventh ward and re-elected for 1886. He is a past master of King Philip Lodge, F. & A. M., and a member of the Chapter and Council. In October, 1882, he married Fannie K., daughter of Rev. W. T. Worth, and they had seven children: Carlton W., Marion T., Harold, John W., Fannie, Sarah and Worth.
Burt, Thomas Preston, was born in Berkley, Bristol county, Mass., July 20, 1844, a son of Thomas and Matilda M. Burt. He received his early education in the pub- lic schools of Berkley and finished in the Myricksville Academy at Taunton. In August, 1862, he enlisted in Co. C, 22d Regiment, M. V. M., for three years and served until September, 1864, when he was discharged for disability from wounds received at Spottsylvania in May of the same year. After his return and he had re- covered his former good health he came to Taunton and engaged in the grocery busi- ness with White & Dean; later he bought Mr. White's interest and the firm was then known as H. A. Dean & Co. This was followed about two years and he then went into the coal business with T. L. & J. II. Church, remaining about five years with them, and then went with Staples & Phillips in 1875. He remained with them as long as they were in business and when the firm changed to The Staples Coal Co. he went with them for about a year; was then obliged to resign on account of im- paired health. He entered their employ again in 1896 as master of transportation. He was a member of the Massachusetts Legislature from Taunton in 1895-6; and was also town clerk and treasurer of Berkley from 1866 to 1878. In October, 1878, Mr. Burt married C. Augusta Hack, daughter of Nathan E. and Cordania Hack of Taunton, and they have two children: Chester F. and Mand M.
Bushee, A. A., was born in Attleborough, September 13, 1843. His father, Will- iam A. Bushee, was a native of Smithfield, R. I., and came to Attleborough, where he was engaged in farming; he married Fannie Randell. A. A. Bushee was ed- ucated in Attleborough and spent three years in Pawtucket in the employ of Robert Cushman. In 1865 he entered into the jewelry business and in 1867 established the firm of A. Bushee & Co., which has continued up to the present time. In 1872 he built the factory bearing their name and makes a specialty of sleeve and college buttons. In 1870 he married Harriet, daughter of James Engley, and they have two children: William L. and Mary E. Mr. Bushee is one of the conservative men of his town, taking an intelligent interest in educational and religious institutions, and has ever advanced the best interests of his town and townspeople.
Bushee, Solon D., was born in Blackstone, Mass., July 19, 1844. His father, Ben- jamin Bushee, a native of Smithfield, R. I., was a wool sorter by trade; he married Mary Blanchard, and died in 1868. Solon D. Bushee was educated in the public schools and in 1861 enlisted in Co. G, 51st Mass. Vols., taking part in the battles of Kingston, Whitehall, Goldsborough and others, receiving an honorable discharge in
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1862. In 1869 he came to Attleborough and for thirty years has been engaged in the jewelry business. In 1873 he married a daughter of Ilenry Sherman. Mr. Busbee is one of the conservative men of his town, serving as superintendent of the streets and has ever advanced the best interests of his town and its people.
Butler, William Parkinson, was born in Blackburn, Lancashire, England, January 20, 1846, a son of Robert Higginson and Helen (Parkinson) Butler. He had prac- tically no educational advantages when a boy, the family being large, and when but eight years old he went to work in a printing office and here gained considerable knowledge, although on account of his youth and lack of education his work was largely mechanical labor. In this office was printed the first edition of the " Black- burn Times," and it was he who took the first copy of the press. Later he entered a neighboring cotton mill and learned the weaver's trade, which he followed in Eng- land and America for twenty-eight years. In May, 1879, he came to this country and at once settled in New Bedford, obtaining employment at his trade for three years and then removed to Manville, R. I. After a few years' employment in the cotton mills in that vicinity he returned to New Bedford, and until 1886 was engaged in the mills. In that year he started a small business in tobacco, cigars and notions, which business finally merged into his present hardware business, which is one of the best establishments of its kind in the southern portion of the city. Mr. Butler's success has been entirely due to his own efforts, for he came to this country to his wife's relations without capital. He is a charter member of Alpha Lodge, I. O. O. F .. Manchester Unity, and was prominent in its organization. For some time he served as president of the New Bedford Co-operative Society; he also holds membership in numerous trade and fraternal organizations. In 1868 Mr. Butler married Eliza- beth Sherples, also a native of Blackburn, England, and of their eleven children nine survive: Obadiah, Thomas, Robert, William, Jane H., Bertha A., Walter A., Charles H., and Elizabeth A.
Butman, Thomas S., son of Thomas and Mary L. (Lasky) Butman, was born in Marblehead, Mass., August 28, 1822. His father was a butcher and lived in Marble- head from his birth until 1832, when he removed with his family to Fairhaven. Here Thomas S. attended the schools until he was fourteen years of age, and then made his first sea voyage, sailing from New Bedford in a whaleship. This voyage proved to be a long one, for upon the vessel's return he went into another ship without visiting his home, and so continued eleven years, finally becoming a captain. In those days letters were not so frequently written as at the present time, and so dur- ing his entire absence he neglected to write to his parents, who believed him lost. His account of the homecoming after an absence of eleven years and four months and of the changes which had taken place is most interesting. About the time he returned home gold was discovered in California, and being adventurous he decided to seek his fortune in the gold fields, and after a visit of two months sailed from New Bedford in the bark Winslow. They sailed around the Horn and were six months in making the voyage. He remained in California two years, going through many and varied experiences, and upon leaving again went to sea, sailing from Boston, New York and New Bedford for several years as a captain in the merchant service, and in the mean time conducting a ship-rigging business in Fairhaven. He later went to Port Huron, Mich., in the interests of a Boston firm and engaged in build-
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ing ships, which were taken through the Great Lakes and Canada to the ocean and thence to Europe, where they were sold, together with their cargo, which consisted mostly of lumber. At this time Mr. Butman was considered one of the foremost ship riggers in the country. He is now retired and resting, after the labors of an active life. During his residence in Fairhaven he has been repeatedly honored with office and has served at different times as constable, overseer of the poor, truant officer and member of the Board of Health; he has also served for a period of over twenty-eight years as deputy sheriff of Bristol county.
Butts, Erastus Gordon, son of Erastus and Mary A. (Milkin) Butts, was born at Voluntown, Conn., April 9, 1827. He spent his youth on his father's farm and at- tended the common schools in the winter months. In 1845 he embarked on the whaling ship "Philip Tab," and for seven years followed the sea, a greater part of the time in the capacity of boat steerer. In 1853 he returned home, learned the car- penter's trade, and has since been engaged in carpenter work and farming. March 15, 1849, he married Rose Bowen, a native of Ireland, and they had seven children: Mary A., wife of Samuel W. Hayden; Eliza J., wife of Albert M. Allen; William Erastus; John F. ; Andrew Almy; Hannah S., wife of John S. Sanford; and Edward Everett. Mrs. Butts died August 20, 1889. Mr. Butts is a member of the Good Templars and the Society of Friends. He began life a farmer's boy with limited education and no capital save his own indomitable energy and perseverance, and has made his way to high standing in the community. Mr. Butts is a sincere and earnest advocate of the cause of temperance.
Butts, Thomas Albert, son of Pardon and Clarissa (Cook) Butts, was born in Westport, Bristol county, Mass., September 27, 1841. During his early life he at- tended the district schools and worked on his father's farm. He finally went to sea and has spent many years of his life on merchant vessels, sailing principally from New Bedford. In 1861 he enlisted in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged in 1863. During his service he was on the sloop of war " Susquehanna." serving with Dupont in the Charleston blockade, and in the bombardment of Cape Hatteras and Port Rio. He also spent some time in gun boats. After his recovery from the illness which had caused his discharge he returned to his native place and has since been engaged in farming. March 16, 1886, he married Mary F., daughter of Gideon F. and Nancy (Hart) Andrews of Dartmouth.
Camfill, Robert Emmet, physician and surgeon, was born in Dorchester, Boston, Mass., May 24, 1872, a son of Edward and Elizabeth (Johnson) Camfill. His father was a native of Ireland and came to this country when very young, settling at For- est IIills, Boston, where he was engaged for some years in the granite and marble business. Dr. Camfill prepared for college in the excellent schools of Boston, and entering Harvard University School of Medicine was graduated M. D. in 1894. During the year and a half following he served as interne at the Rochester City Hospital at Rochester, N. Y., and then came to New Bedford to take up his present practice. Although one of the younger physicians of the city, Dr. Camfill is in very successful practice, and is rapidly building up a reputation in his chosen profession.
Cannon, James, son of John and Rosanna (Anderson) Cannon, was born in New- port, R. I., July 2, 1822. He attended the private schools of his native town for a
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short time, and when ten years old removed with his father's family to New Bedford, where he also attended school. 'Two years later the family removed to Fairhaven, where James has ever since resided. He began to learn the cooper's trade at an carly age under Charles C. Allen and has followed that business all his life, having made in the old whaling days thousands of barrels for the whale ships. He is now retired from active work. Mr. Cannon has been twice married; his first wife was Hannah Tripp, and of this union was one daughter, Alice, wife of Otis Bates. His second wife was Harriet Brazner, whom he married in 1892.
Capron, E. S., was born in Attleborough, December 16, 1832, son of Dennis Capron; the family trace their descent from Banfield Capron, who settled in Attle- borough in 1620. Dennis Capron married Louisa, daughter of Leonard Hodges, and through life he was identified as a farmer, whose farm is now incorporated in the city of Attleborough, and he was prominent in the growth and progress of his town until he died. E. S. Capron was educated in the public schools and in 1850 learned the jewelry business at North Attleborough, with the E. Ira Richards Com. pany. In 1856 he organized the firm of Everett, Dean & Company and in 1859 or- ganized the S. W. Carpenter & Company, merchants, which was changed to Carpen- ter & Capron and continued up to 1881, when he became identified with the Gas Company. In 1852 he married Arabella A., daughter of Levi Gibson of Whiting, Vt .. and they have one daughter, Mrs. Edith L. Mooers, wife of Dr. C. A. Mooers of Lawrence, Mass. Mr. Capron is one of the conservative men of his town; one of the trustees of the Attleborough Savings Bank; president of the Attleborough Mutual Fire Insurance Company; superintendent and manager of the Attleborough Gas Company; takes an active interest in educational and religious institutions; has been prominently identified with the growth of his city; and has ever advanced the best interests of his town and town's people.
Capron, Harford A., was born in Attieborough, October 10, 1828, son of Dennis Capron. who was also a native of Attleborough; the family trace their descent from Banfield Capron, who came from England in 1638. Harford A. Capron was educa. ted in Attleborough and afterward learned the jewelry business, in which he has been engaged for thirty years. In 1872 he organized the firm of Capron & Company, 'jewelry manufacturers. He retired in 1884. In 1850 he maried Rhoda P., daughter of S. Thrasher. Mr. Capron is one of the conservative men of his town; takes an intelligent interest in school and church matters; and has ever advanced the best interests of his town and town's people.
Card, Walter G., sou of George W. and Mahala (Greene) Card, was born in Ark- wright, R. I., April 28, 1859. Like his grandfather, father, uncles and brothers, he has made cotton manufacturing his business during his entire life, having begun work in the mills at the early age of ten. His work, however, was not allowed to interfere with his education, and he gained all the advantage that the day and night schools in the places that his father's residence afforded. Ile worked in nearly every department, but made a specialty of spinning, and gained a good general knowledge of cotton mills and manufacturing before he was twenty years old. He now began serious study, in order to perfect himself for the position of mill engineer. He came to New Bedford in April, 1879, and entered the employ of the Wamsutta Mills Corporation as assistant engineer, and in 1888 he became chief engineer of the
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Oneko Woolen Mills, and later went to the Potomska Mills as assistant engineer, being made chief engineer on the resignation of B. H. Holmes. He remained in this capacity until July, 1888, and then went to the New Bedford Manufacturing Company and Howland Mill as chief engineer and master mechanic. Mr. Card is now serving as engineer and superintendent of the Howland Mill Corporation and Rotch Spinning Corporation. He is a man of good executive ability and is well informed in all that pertains to cotton manufacturing and steam machinery. lle is a member of Star in the East Lodge of Masons, the Chapter, Commandery, and Shrine. Mr. Card was a charter member and first vice-president of the first Order of Stationary Engineers in New Bedford, established in 1882. He married, in 1881, Martha J., daughter of William Young, of New Bedford, and they have two daugh- ters: Lucinda M. and Grace E. The Card family is of old New England stock, and many of its representatives were prominent both in colonial history and in the Revo- lutionary war.
Carpenter, Thomas S., was born in Taunton, June 21, 1860. His father, William Carpenter, was a native of the same city, and the family trace their descent from William Carpenter, one of the pioneers of Rehoboth, a direct descendant of John Carpenter, who was town clerk of London, England, in 1540. William Carpenter married Sophia K. Carr, daughter of Esek Carr. Ile was a silversmith. As orderly sergeant of Co. B., 58th Mass. Vols., he received injuries in the Civil war which finally resulted in his death in 1877. Thomas S. Carpenter was educated in the. public schools. In 1881 he commenced to learn the jewelry manufacturing business with Horton, Angell & Co., and was admitted to the firm in 1887. In 1898 he mar- ried Eleanor, daughter of John W. Sills, of Baltimore, Md., and they have one daughter, Dorothy. Mr. Carpenter is one of the conservative men of his town, tak- ing an intelligent interest in its most important industry, and has worked faithfully to elevate the standard of the jeweler's art.
Carvill, Zenas V., one of the foremost dentists of Fall River, was born in Freeman, Me., February 16, 1859, a son of Amos 1I. and Eliza (Vaughan) Carvill. IIe obtained an excellent education in the district schools, the Maine State Normal School, and at a fitting school in Pittsfield, Me., and then was engaged as a teacher for some years; in the mean time beginning the study of dentistry under the direction of B. M. Hardy, a dentist of Farmington, and F. H. Russell, a physician of the same place. After completing his studies he first located at Phillips, Me., where he conducted a success- ful practice, and in addition was treasurer of a local savings bank and a member of the school board, subsequently being chosen superintendent of schools. In 1887 he removed to Fall River and has since built up an enviable professional connection. He has been closely identified with school interests, is a member of Fall River Lodge No. 219, I. O. O. F., and Godfrey de Bouillon Commandery, F. & A. M. In March, 1882. he married Hortense H. Teague, who died in January, 1895, leaving three chil- dren: Celia M., Earl A., and Ernest H.
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Cate, George W., son of Lemuel M. and Jerusha (Pitkin) Cate, was born in East Montpelier, Vt., February 16, 1859. ITis father was a farmer, and he attended the district schools and worked on the farm until he was twelve years old, when he en- tered Goddard Seminary at Barre, Vt., and fitted for college. In 1877 he entered Tufts College and was graduated with the degree of A. B. in 1881. After gradua-
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tion he was engaged as assistant to the professor of chemistry at Tufts College, and the following year was the assistant of S. P. Sharpless, the State assayer of Massa- chusetts. Later he went to Detroit to accept a position as chemist of the Michigan Carbon Works, in which capacity he remained for four years. In 1880 he engaged in the drug business for himself in Worcester, Mass., and two years later came to Fall River. He was employed by J. C. Brady as head clerk for three years and then went into business for himself at his present location on Bedford street. In 1895 he formed a copartnernership with John F. Sullivan, which still continues as Cate & Sullivan. This firm are extensive manufacturers of ammonia, biuing, extracts, etc., in addition to their retail drug business. Mr. Cate is a member of King Philip Lange, F. & A. M., the Chapter, Council, Commandery and Shrine. He is also a member of Fall River Lodge, I. (). O. F. Ile was elected to the Common Council from the Eighth ward in 1897, and is now serving in that body. August 26, 1884, he married Abbie Isabel, daughter of Gilbert E. and Sarah G. Stimson of Medford, Mass.
Century Stove Company .- Of this organization George E. Wilbur is the president and George L. Walker is the efficient treasurer and agent. The plant is equipped with spacious shops and storerooms, that of the moulding room covering an area of 150 by 50 feet, while another building of the same dimensions, two stories in height, is used for office and storage, pattern shops, etc. The stoves manufactured by the Century Stove Company are always of the finest grades in finish, artistic in form and up to date in those qualities so indispensable to perfect heating or baking. Among manyof their makes may be mentioned the celebrated Parlor Century Square, the Parlor and Round Century and Pride Century and "Our Century " in all sizes. A force of sixty-five skilled men find employment in these works. Their trade is confined mostly to New England, yet their stoves and ranges find a ready market in nearly all the States east of the Rocky Mountains. George E. Wilbur, president of the company, is largely interested in stove manufacturing and is the president of the Weir Stove Company of Taunton, and a prominent resident of that city. George L. Walker is also a resident of Taunton and a brother of William E. Walker, general manager of the Weir Stove Co. He is popular in politics and is now serving his second term as alderman, having been first elected in 1804. He is also a veteran of the late war, having served in Co. D, 3d Mass. Vols., and is a member of Bartlett Post No. 8, G. A. R., of Taunton; also Narragansett Lodge, F. & A. M., of Fall River, and Sabolica Lodge No. 225, 1. O. O. F., of Fall River.
Chace, George Frederic, was born in Taunton, Mass., April 14, 1845, a son of John Bowers (deceased) and Rebecca (Chase) Chace. His early education was received in the public schools of Taunton. At the Taunton High School he was fitted for Har- vard, where he entered in 1862, graduating with commencement honors in the class of 1866. After graduating Mr. Chace devoted his time to teaching in high schools and academies until 1888, eleven years of this time being spent in Taunton. In April, 1888, he came into the water board office as clerk of the board and superin- tendent of the water works, and has held the position up to the present time. He is past master of Ionic Lodge. F. & A. M .; secretary of school board; chairman of high school sub-committee; secretary of local board of civil service examiners; trus- tee of Bristol Academy, and chairman of the Prudential Committee. In 1892 he was
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president of the New England Water Works Association and is also a member of the Boston Society of Civil Engineers. February 24, 1870, Mr. Chace married Patia A. Howes of Chatham, Mass., and they have two children: Blanche R., born August 26, 1871, and Frederic I., born April 24, 1874.
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Chace, Nathan D., registrar of deeds, and son of S. Angier and Mary M. (Durfee) Chace, was born in Fall River, October 26, 1851, educated in the public schools of his native city, Reed's Ferry Military Academy in New Hampshire, and the Mowry- Goff English Classical School at Providence, R. I. After leaving this institution he went into the coal business in Fall River, which he continued for several years. He was purser for the Fall River and Providence Steamboat Company for twelve years. In 1891 he was chosen registrar of deeds for the Fall River district of Bristol county and served a torm of six years; he has also served as registrar of voters for a period of four years. In January, 1895, Mr. Chace married Annette J. Rowell of Fall River.
Chace, William B. M., dealer in real estate, stocks and bonds, was born at Somer- set, Mass., December 5, 1854, a son of Buffington P. and Caroline (Bowers) Chace. He attended the public schools of his native village, Bristol Academy at Taunton, and East Greenwich Seminary until he was seventeen years of age. At this time he began his business career as a clerk in the store of Warren C. Greene, a ship chand- ler of Providence, R. I. Four years later he was admitted to partnership (Greene & Chace). This partnership continued three years and he then engaged as a traveling salesman for Ryder Brothers, wholesale dealers in salt. In 1881 he came to Fall River and formed a partnership (Durfee & Chace) to engage in the real estate and insurance business and as dealers in stocks, bonds, etc. This firm was dissolved in 1894 and Mr. Chace continued the business alone under the name of W. B. M. Chace & Co., later admitting W. H. Pierce as a partner. Mr. Chace is one of the leading business men of Fall River; he is a director of the Pocasset National Bank and of the Sanford Spinning Company. December 5, 1877, he married Charlotte P. White of Tiverton, R. I. Of this union are four children: Lavina W., Ethel M., Christopher W. and Rodliffe B.
Chaffee, Charles F., was born in Pawtucket, R. I., April 3, 1847. His father, Jonathan Chaffee, was a native of Seekonk and through life was identified as a pat- tern maker and farmer; he married Abbie P., daughter of Antiel G. Luther. Charles F. was educated in the public schools, learned the engraver's trade, going to Boston to finish his education and in 1880 came to Attleborough. In 1896 he established the Chaffee Tool Co. In 1871 Mr. Chaffee married Louise S. Gardner, who died in 1873, and in 1881 he married Hattie M. Roberts, and their children are Nellie B. and C. H.
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